Georgia CommonsHR 1779: DeKalb Day at the state capitol; March 23, 2026; recognize
Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, honoring DeKalb County's history, diversity, and economic role in the state.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol. It does not change any law; instead it is a ceremonial statement praising DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size and location between Atlanta and Athens, its universities and healthcare institutions, its diversity, and its economic activity in technology, film, logistics, and manufacturing. The resolution also credits DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson as the first African American woman elected to that role. It directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press. The resolution has no enforcement mechanism, funding, or ongoing legal effect beyond the symbolic recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol through a House resolution.
- Cites DeKalb County's history, geography, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, diversity, and economic sectors as reasons for recognition.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects DeKalb County officials and residents, who receive the symbolic recognition, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its practical impact is limited to a public, symbolic acknowledgment of DeKalb County's history and contributions during a designated day at the state capitol.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe DeKalb County's founding in 1822, its size, location, universities, healthcare institutions, diversity, and economic sectors.
- The resolved clause formally designates March 23, 2026 as DeKalb Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize March 23, 2026, as DeKalb Day at the state capitol, celebrating the county's rich history, residents, dynamic diversity, and ongoing commitment to innovation, economic development, and excellence in governance.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Long Tran (D, HD-080)
- Dar'shun Kendrick (D, HD-095)
- Billy Mitchell (D, HD-088)
- Scott Holcomb (D, HD-101)
Topics
- DeKalb County
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia legislature resolutions
- local government honors